Synonyms of interrupting

interrupting

verb

present participle of interrupt

as in intruding

to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion

it's rude to interrupt when someone is making an important point

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intruding
• bothering
• adding
• interposing
• cutting in
• breaking in
• chipping in
• contributing
• chiming in
• putting in
• horning in
• barging (in)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of interrupting

As for interrupting the flow of play, Arena says the three-minute hydration breaks FIFA has introduced each half — ostensibly for player welfare, but in practice to give the TV networks additional commercial breaks — have been more disruptive. — Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

The development sparked a heated back and forth between Carboy and Pecunies’ attorneys, who in court papers have accused the 9/11 Health Watch attorney of interrupting them, raising his voice and banging on the table. — Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 12 July 2026

Robots sound safer The wearable audio system converts nearby robot movements into dynamic warning sounds, helping workers anticipate robotic actions without interrupting their tasks. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026

The administration dissolved the CDC's Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria, shuffling staffers to other divisions and interrupting work on the disease. — Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Rather than interrupting the matching set with a neutral shoe, Waterhouse kept the python going and let the sculptural heel distinguish the pair. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 June 2026

The breaks have been criticised for interrupting matches in mild weather and creating opportunities for broadcasters to show commercials. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 29 June 2026

An older festival trailer starring Gibson features the star interrupting a break-in, while Garcia also learns about break-ins in his short film. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2026

That will allow Aqueduct to close down without interrupting the annual racing calendar, consolidating the New York Racing Association’s downstate activity in one place. — Henry Kornaros, Curbed, 26 June 2026